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Most inmate medical needs are taken care of at the county jail through a doctor and nursing staff. Sometimes a health condition arises that requires hospitalization. Hospital visitation rules depend on several factors: Jail rules: Some jails have a non-negotiable rule that inmates in the hospital cannot receive visitors. They consider it a security

Voting is one of the most fundamental rights given to American citizens, however, once convicted of a felony, whether or not that right will be restored to you is up to the state that you reside in. The laws for Illinois include: If You've Been Charged Until you are convicted of a felony and incarcerated […]

Both jails and prisons house inmates but there are some important differences in what the two institutions are used for. Sentenced or Not? People accused of crimes but not yet convicted are held in county or city jails. In some cases, a bond amount is set and if the defendant can pay it he or […]

Commissary funds are deposited to an inmate's account so he or she can purchase personal hygiene items, stationery supplies and snacks. Some lists also offer clothing, electronics, books and phone cards, among other things. A Relief from Hunger Inmates are typically fed two to three meals a day. The ingredients are high in calorie and […]

Sobriety is like a love relationship. When you start out, everything is exciting and new. When I first got clean, everything I read, saw and heard about sobriety was very attractive to me. I spent my free time getting to know it in the same way I would get to know a new woman. The […]

California law allows some convicted felons to own or possess guns. Federal law still makes it a crime to do so, and in some cases the feds have pursued prosecution of those who possess guns in states that permit it. Only an attorney should advise you on this matter, but the basics of California laws […]

How did you discover bath salts? I was on probation and my probation officer was giving me random drug tests. A friend told me that the current drug screens being used in my county didn't check for bath salts so it would be a high that I couldn't be violated for. I decided to try […]

You know you have a problem, because lately your life has been falling apart. But going to rehab or seeking outpatient treatment seems like a drastic measure, because you're still surviving. Think about getting help for these reasons: It shows your family you are serious. How many times have you promised to stop using drugs […]

What does the inmate need? Contact the jail and ask what basics are supplied. Most jails give the inmates toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap and toilet paper. Ask them what happens if the inmate runs out of something. is it replaced right away or do they have to wait a week or longer for new supplies […]

In many cases, you don't have control over the number of days you spend in jail, but if you are planning on not bonding out in the hopes of building time on a future sentence or getting a time served release, be sure to watch the calendar so you do not get your payments suspended. […]

If someone you know is in prison, you can be sure there is stress involved in that inmate's daily life. Prisons are loud, can be dangerous and there is very little freedom. In addition, simply being sentenced to do time disrupts life with regard to employment, family and other outside obligations. By the time the […]

Most jails and prisons in America allow friends and family members of inmates to make deposits to inmate money accounts. They are set up to give the inmate access to various services including commissary purchases and phone use. Some facilities deduct nominal amounts from these accounts for inmate health visits and other jail fees. Commissary […]

An Interstate Compact request made while you are on probation or parole can take a long time, but there is no other way to have your supervision transferred from one state to another without it. Here are some of the basics that apply to most cases. Your probation/parole officer does not have to agree to […]

West Virginia still requires you to receive a pardon from the governor's office before you can own/possess a gun in that state. Obtaining a pardon in West Virginia is very difficult. Over a recent period of nine different governors, only 131 pardons were granted out of all that applied. An attorney experienced in obtaining felony […]

When a family member goes missing, it strikes fear in the heart of loved ones but panicking will not help the situation. The following steps can narrow the search and if authorities become involved will help them streamline the process. Contact authorities. Tell them you do not wish to wait 24 hours because your family […]

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Graham
Tue, Nov 09 2010 9:39 AM

Something is seriously wrong if this facility gets the highest rating because it "understands that providing complete information is essential" (etc.). This armpit of an FDOC prison is shrouded in secrecy. They release no info that isn't invented, deceptive, or slanted. FDOC as an agency applauds transparency, but behind the scenes (and especially at OCI), they scramble to withhold anything that shows what's really going on between prison staff and their charges.

Graham,
Thanks for your comments. JAILexchange.com rates jails and prisons on the information they provide to the public. Only people on the inside and sometimes their families, know what's really going on. But that is why we appreciate your insight. The only way anything changes if people speak up.
Take care.

JACKIE
Sun, Mar 27 2011 4:15 PM

I AGREE WITH THE SITUATION @ O.C.I. RIGHT NOW 90% OF THE INMATES AND 20 STAFF MEMBERS HAVE NOROVIRUS. WHAT R THEY DOING PUTTING THE SICK IN CONFINEMENT.THERE R SO MANY SICK INMATES THAT THEY HAVE BEEN SHUTTING DOWN VISO.Y DONT THEY DO SOMETHING FOR OUR HUSBANDS,COUSINS,BROTHERS OUR LOVED ONES.Y HAVE THEY NOT INVOLVED THE HEALTH DEPT?????

KC
Sat, Apr 02 2011 6:17 PM

Jackie I am with you! My honey told me that they are only lettign the inmates have 1 roll of t-paper every 10 days!!!! This is BULL! I have to say. I work in a prison and compared to OCI I work in a 5 star hotel!!! The things that he tells me makes me sick!

Maria Terrell
Sun, Jul 24 2011 2:03 PM

Searching for rico real name ricardo omar brown baby mother of sontimberlen looking to contact rico was charged with alleged robbery in key west florida black male 5ft5 29 years old distinguishing characteristics long nails gold teeth goatee when last seen in key west.My comment is that you guys in jail will never believe the same protocol used in jail is now being used in mainstream america ie they don't know many of the unspoken language is now acceptable behavior even for the rich it is the craaziest thing I ever saw in my life. Anyway if u know rico tell him his bay mama looking for him and their is a lot he should know about tell him inspector gadget is on the case. Tell omar in desota CI Arcadia sis still standing

Sherlonia
Wed, Nov 02 2011 2:40 PM

Their needs to be some immediate changes regardin the inmate mail they recieve and the food that they are recieving at okeechobee correctional facility,because some of the food is half cooked its been reports of food poisoning,and the inma2es some of them say its making them sick.and their mail from family is all they have that should not be dicarded or sent back unless it pertained something thats against prison rules.im giving the time to correct it before I preceed further.

mellony brunson
Mon, Nov 28 2011 11:27 AM

my son is in this prison and they have been so unfare with always sticking him into confinement just to investigate even if he is inoccent take away their visit for 6 to eight months, when u call out there they dont know anything or no answer.my son have medical needs that just look over, this is the most racist prison in south florida

lt
Sat, Apr 21 2012 6:43 PM

My fiance is a inmate there"OCI" and he also has been placed in confinement for me reporting th e wrong doings of there staff I called everyone from the warden to the inspector general for the past 2 months and everything has just been swept under the rug 7 months in the box for here say from there racist officers but according to the warden he will believe his officers that's sworn in before he does a convicted felon there screening my calls not giving him his mail nor do I get his mail but justice needs to be served....... God got us bae

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+ISSUES AND SUPPORT

+STRAIGHT UP ANSWERS

Most inmate medical needs are taken care of at the county jail through a doctor and nursing staff. Sometimes a health condition arises that requires hospitalization. Hospital visitation rules depend on several factors: Jail rules: Some jails have a non-negotiable rule that inmates in the hospital cannot receive visitors. They consider it a security

Voting is one of the most fundamental rights given to American citizens, however, once convicted of a felony, whether or not that right will be restored to you is up to the state that you reside in. The laws for Illinois include: If You've Been Charged Until you are convicted of a felony and incarcerated […]

Both jails and prisons house inmates but there are some important differences in what the two institutions are used for. Sentenced or Not? People accused of crimes but not yet convicted are held in county or city jails. In some cases, a bond amount is set and if the defendant can pay it he or […]

Commissary funds are deposited to an inmate's account so he or she can purchase personal hygiene items, stationery supplies and snacks. Some lists also offer clothing, electronics, books and phone cards, among other things. A Relief from Hunger Inmates are typically fed two to three meals a day. The ingredients are high in calorie and […]

Sobriety is like a love relationship. When you start out, everything is exciting and new. When I first got clean, everything I read, saw and heard about sobriety was very attractive to me. I spent my free time getting to know it in the same way I would get to know a new woman. The […]

California law allows some convicted felons to own or possess guns. Federal law still makes it a crime to do so, and in some cases the feds have pursued prosecution of those who possess guns in states that permit it. Only an attorney should advise you on this matter, but the basics of California laws […]

How did you discover bath salts? I was on probation and my probation officer was giving me random drug tests. A friend told me that the current drug screens being used in my county didn't check for bath salts so it would be a high that I couldn't be violated for. I decided to try […]

You know you have a problem, because lately your life has been falling apart. But going to rehab or seeking outpatient treatment seems like a drastic measure, because you're still surviving. Think about getting help for these reasons: It shows your family you are serious. How many times have you promised to stop using drugs […]

What does the inmate need? Contact the jail and ask what basics are supplied. Most jails give the inmates toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap and toilet paper. Ask them what happens if the inmate runs out of something. is it replaced right away or do they have to wait a week or longer for new supplies […]

In many cases, you don't have control over the number of days you spend in jail, but if you are planning on not bonding out in the hopes of building time on a future sentence or getting a time served release, be sure to watch the calendar so you do not get your payments suspended. […]

If someone you know is in prison, you can be sure there is stress involved in that inmate's daily life. Prisons are loud, can be dangerous and there is very little freedom. In addition, simply being sentenced to do time disrupts life with regard to employment, family and other outside obligations. By the time the […]

Most jails and prisons in America allow friends and family members of inmates to make deposits to inmate money accounts. They are set up to give the inmate access to various services including commissary purchases and phone use. Some facilities deduct nominal amounts from these accounts for inmate health visits and other jail fees. Commissary […]

An Interstate Compact request made while you are on probation or parole can take a long time, but there is no other way to have your supervision transferred from one state to another without it. Here are some of the basics that apply to most cases. Your probation/parole officer does not have to agree to […]

West Virginia still requires you to receive a pardon from the governor's office before you can own/possess a gun in that state. Obtaining a pardon in West Virginia is very difficult. Over a recent period of nine different governors, only 131 pardons were granted out of all that applied. An attorney experienced in obtaining felony […]

When a family member goes missing, it strikes fear in the heart of loved ones but panicking will not help the situation. The following steps can narrow the search and if authorities become involved will help them streamline the process. Contact authorities. Tell them you do not wish to wait 24 hours because your family […]